A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 303623 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 303649 epoch_slot_no: 1249 block_no: 303607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-03 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x691d8404af62c9cdf9a42342f1b70e14e82dcbda283b77a1162a0a3ea427464eBlock Operator
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